Summertime Skincare

 

 

Summertime skincare is all about convenience and moisture. I don't tend to wear a lot of makeup during the summer - mostly BB cream, eyeliner and mascara- but what I do wear I want to remove quickly and without drying out my skin.

 Enter Bosica Make-up-Break-up Cool Cleansing Oil. It is refreshing; there is a bit of a cushioning effect that doesn't tug onto the skin. My makeup breaks down and makes me look a bit like the Joker but, hey, it gets it off.

Next I use the Bosica Clear Complexion Tonic. Spray it on and poof, toned skin is pampered and doesn't irritate my skin. Mostly my skin just feels clean!!

Add in my favorite moisturizer in Clinique Moisture Surge and my standard Origins GinZing Eye Cream and I, and my skin, is a happy camper.

 

Yours xx

 

June Favorites

June quite literally flew by. I know everyone says that but, seriously, I completely forgot about the month of June. So many things have changed throughout the month of June but, the following things have been constant go-to grabs in my month of crazy.

 

 

Not You Mother's Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray

I live no where near a beach. In order to get some sort of texture into my otherwise straight and shiny hair, I need to add a little something. This guy has been a staple in my hair care regime for about a year now, and I finally thought I should probably let you in on my texturizing secret. I spray my hair before blow drying, scrunch it up a bit, and voilà! Done. Oh, it also smells like vanilla.

 

Bumble and Bumble bb Pret-a-powder

At then end of may, I ran out of my beloved dry shampoo. Instead of picking up another bottle, I wanted to try a little something new. I have been using this on my second day hair to absorb the oils and what not, but also on fresh hair to add a little extra volume. The white powder does disappear once rubbed into the roots, but can get everywhere in application (the only downside).

 

 

Still Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner

Ah, that coveted flick. This eye liner pen stays and doesn't get that awful eye lid line. I suffer from oily eye lids and eye liner tends to gather in my crease. #frustruationnation I get that coveted flick, all day long, with not trouble at all.

 

 

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer

Summer time is here and foundation will just not do. Enter the Tinted Moisturizer. I got this as a sample size and cannot seem to go a day without it. It smooth out my skin tone as well as add a good bit of moisturizer so that my skin doesn't get dry throughout the day.

 

 

Essie All in One & Nicole by OPI Drying Drops

I have painted my nails sooooo many times this month -- I get a chip, repaint, chip, repaint, repeat. These two things have saved my dear nails from pain. The all in one is a great base coat and a glossy top coat. The Drying Drops allow that 30 minutes of disabled hands to blow away with the wind. 60 seconds or less after painting and bam, I'm in action.

 

 

Steripod

Yes, that is my toothbrush. That clip on the top there? Brilliant. Protecting my tooth brush from germs, gunk, and all other things that prowl about my bathroom. Just thought I'd say that this deal is an very cool invention and I wish I had invented it.

 

 

House of Cards

I know I'm a bit late to this bad wagon but, geeeeeeeze, it is sooooo good. Soooo good. All about political power and flexing the muscles of who is really in control. Frank Underwood, played brilliantly by the creepy, intelligent, Kevin Spacey, is a southern democratic House whip initiates this elaborate plan to get himself into power... (Spoiler Alert: He succeeds.)

 

 

Ed Sheeran's "X"

If you haven't heard this whole thing yet, we can't be friends. Stop reading this and DOWNLOAD!

Thanks. :D

 

Yours xx

 

OOTD: Paisley Pop

 

My mother was in town visiting this weekend, which was awesome. I don't realize how much I miss my mom being around until she is here. On Saturday night, we went out to dinner and I thought you might want to see my fancy-shmancy new dress. I have already wore it twice and it is Tuesday.

 

My favorite part is that it is a dress within a dress: there is a navy under dress that has the sheer paisley print over the top. I'm a big fan of the maxi - they just flow into the wind! #geek

 

The teal braided hobo bag I purchased this fall but I liked the teal contrast with the multitude of blues, khakis and reds in the print.

 

Hope you guys had a great weekend. I know I did.

 

Yours xx

 

 

 

Dress: Target / Bag: Teal Hobo Bag / Jacket: 1969 Denim Jacket / Shoes: Similar Found Here

 

Disclaimer: Everything mentioned above was purchased with my own money or were gifts, pictures were taken with my camera (unless otherwise noted/credited) and all opinions are mine and in no way represent anyone or anything other than me, myself and I. This is NOT a sponsored blog post. You're beautiful.

 

Sorry Not Sorry: Pantene Ad

Sorry, not sorry, this post is going to happen.

A recent study published in the journal Psychological Science has identified this verbal tick as a female habit. The researchers found that women apologize more than men because guys have a higher threshold for what warrants “wrongdoing” and are more likely to report an offense as more severe than their male counterparts would, leading them to apologize more frequently.

Wrongdoing warrants an apology. Asking a question, needing to speak to someone, keeping your armrest are not "wrongdoings." Then why, women of the universe, do we feel the incessant need to apologize for challenging a peer, needing assistance, and taking up space that we've rightfully earned?? Stop word-vomiting sorry - Use words to display your power, not cower into oblivion. CAN I GET A "YOU GO GIRL!"

Thank you Pantene for your commercial inspiring women to be strong and shine!

Yours xx